Montgomery County Historical Society and Museums [MD]

Description

The Society maintains three historical properties, including the Beall-Dawson House, the Stonestreet Museum of 19th-century Medicine, and the Waters House History Center. Visitors can learn about the county's beginnings at the historic 1815 Beall-Dawson House, an elegant federal style townhome that features period rooms and changing exhibits. The museum tour highlights the culture and daily life of both the upper-class Beall family as well as the enslaved African Americans who labored in the house and on the adjacent property. The Stonestreet Museum offers an insider's look into the developments in medical science that occurred during the career of Dr. Edward E. Stonestreet. Built in 1852, this unique one-room Gothic Revival doctor's office features medical artifacts and implements that demonstrate the fascinating changes that occurred in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Waters House History Center is housed in oldest house in Germantown—built in three parts, the oldest dates to the mid-1790s. It offers exhibits related to local history.

The Society offers educational programs and lectures; the Beall-Dawson House offers exhibits, tours, and occasional educational and recreation events and programs; the Stonestreet Museum offers exhibits and tours; the Center offers exhibits and occasional recreational and educational programs.

Westchester County Historical Society [NY]

Description

The Society collects and preserve books and pamphlets, maps, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, and periodicals pertaining to the history of Westchester County; promotes the knowledge and understanding of that history; and advocates for the preservation of the county's architectural heritage.

The society offers research library resource, educational materials, and occasional recreational and educational events.

Sutton Historical Society and Museum [MA]

Description

The General Rufus Putnam Hall was constructed in 1823 by the Olive Branch of the Master Masons. After 1844 it was used as a school and for several years as a meeting place for the DAR. When the first-floor schoolroom was vacated it became space for the Town Library. In 1984 the Library was moved into the Town Hall and the Town voted to allow the Historical Society usage of the building. Today, the building houses the Rufus Putnam Museum and Office, displaying artifacts from local history.

The museum offers exhibits and lectures.

Sagadahoc Preservation [ME]

Description

The organization seeks to preserve and maintain the Bath area's architectural heritage through the creation of a historic district commission, the promotion of stewardship, and the use of protective covenants. One of its goals is to continue educational programs on architectural heritage in Bath's schools and to provide an architectural awareness to all.

The organization offers tours and educational programs.

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

Description

The Museum is a 7,200-square-foot facility located on the main level of the Sommet Center. The Museum features interactive games such as a virtual reality, one-on-one basketball game; strength training apparatus used by Olympic swimmers; college football and basketball exhibits; NASCAR video games, two 30-seat theaters with sports videos; and more.

The hall offers exhibits, tours, film screenings, and educational programs.

History Colorado Museums and Historic Sites

Description

History Colorado, the Colorado Historical Society, is a Smithsonian Affiliate that operates a variety of museums and historic sites in locations throughout the state that each highlight different periods of Colorado's history — from Victorian house museums, military and trapper/trader forts, an operating historic steam train and tour of a historic silver mine mine to a host of historical museums, such as the Ute Indian Museum, El Pueblo History Museum, Trinidad History Museum, and more. The main museum in Denver, where its rich historical collections are housed, has closed and will be replaced by the History Colorado Center, which is under construction. As a new statewide tourist destination, a thought-provoking center for civic conversation and an environment that encourages an inspirational journey into the future by understanding the past, the History Colorado Center will house all new, highly dynamic exhibits and educational experiences. During the construction period, History Colorado's education department continues to offer workshops, lectures, walking tours, and other educational and recreational events in Denver, as well as special events taking place at the statewide museums. Contact the education department for more information.

In addition to the new museum and education/public programs, the History Colorado Center will contain the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, the State Historical Fund, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Stephen H. Hart Research Library, and other History Colorado functions. Administrative functions will open in 2011. The opening date for the museum and public programs is not yet set.

Providence Preservation Society [RI]

Description

Formed in 1956 to respond to the proposed demolition of a number of 18th- and early 19th-century houses on College Hill, the Providence Preservation Society (PPS) has grown to a citywide preservation organization. With a large membership, a professional staff, and countless volunteers, the Society is able to provide a broad range of services that fulfill its mission to improve the quality of life in the city of Providence through historic preservation and the enhancement of the built environment. Society activities include the Festival of Historic Houses, advocacy, tours for school children, homeowner resources, and many other events and programs.

The society offers tours, educational programs, lectures, occasional exhibits, and occasional recreational and educational events.